My Learning of CPR

‘Cpr-Heart’. Emergency Medical Services, https://publicsafety.tufts.edu/ems/files/cpr-heart.png. Accessed 20 Dec. 2023.

CPR Reflection

I knew about CPR previously but I didn’t know what to do when someone was experiencing signs of a stroke. I know what to do when someone is experiencing a stroke and I feel more confident with my CPR skills.

The key takeaway I had was the difference between the practical and the theory. it is very different from hearing the steps rather than acting them out and replicating the real life scenario. It is easy to memorise the steps but it is harder to remember them when you’re under pressure.

it connects to the health unit we previously did because having a healthy diet and getting enough exercise can reduce the risk of heart problems.

Core Competency Reflection

I can describe how learning about CPR relates to my life…

When I was 7 my dad had a heart attack. luckily it wasn’t too bad and he was able to get to the hospital before he collapsed, but since I was so young I didn’t have the knowledge or training to help him. Now if anything happens I know I will be able to help him.

One area of CPR in which I’d like to spend more time learning is… 

Practicing. I am confident in my knowledge of CPR but I am still weak in my skills. I want to get better at assessing the situation and asking for help.

One lesson that stimulated my thinking about the importance of CPR was… 

When we did our practical assessment. It was easier to think about the importance of CPR when having to think it is a family member of yours. It puts it into perspective when practicing rather then just having the knowledge.